Senior HR Manager

ILLINOIS ADVANCED RESEARCH CENTER AT SINGAPORE LTD.

Singapore
Not specified (assumed to be onsite given the nature of the role).
8+ years hr experience
Singapore employment legislation knowledge
Standalone hr leadership role
The Illinois Advanced Research Center at Singapore Ltd. is seeking a Senior HR Manager to oversee all human resources functions, focusing on compliance with Singapore regulations and alignment with the parent university's frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess extensive HR experience, especially in research or academic environments, and be capable of both strategic leadership and operational execution

Job Summary

  • This role requires a self-driven leader to establish and maintain HR policies in compliance with Singapore regulations while aligning with the parent university's frameworks.
  • As the sole HR lead, you will advise senior leadership on people strategy and oversee recruitment for scientific and academic talent aligned with grant cycles.
  • The position offers the opportunity to shape a full HR function from the ground up within an international, research-intensive environment.

Matching Summary

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The Illinois Advanced Research Center at Singapore Ltd. is seeking a Senior HR Manager to oversee all human resources functions, focusing on compliance with Singapore regulations and alignment with the parent university's frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess extensive HR experience, especially in research or academic environments, and be capable of both strategic leadership and operational execution.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years HR experience
  • Singapore employment legislation knowledge
  • Standalone HR leadership role
  • Full employee lifecycle management
  • Policy development and implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in research or academic environments
  • Professional HR certifications like CIPD or SHRM
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to build HR functions from ground up

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years of HR experience
  • 3-5 years in a standalone HR lead role
  • Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
  • Knowledge of Singapore Employment Act and MOM requirements

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